1959 NCAA soccer tournament
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The 1959 NCAA soccer tournament was the inaugural tournament organized by the National Collegiate Athletic Association to determine the national champion of men's college soccer among its members in the United States.
Quick Facts Tournament details, Country ...
Tournament details | |
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Country | United States |
Venue(s) | Memorial Stadium![]() |
Teams | 8 |
Final positions | |
Champions | Saint Louis (1st title) |
Runner-up | Bridgeport |
Semifinalists | |
Tournament statistics | |
Matches played | 7 |
Goals scored | 22 (3.14 per match) |
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The inaugural championship was played on November 28 at Memorial Stadium at the University of Connecticut in Storrs.
Saint Louis defeated Bridgeport in the final, 2ā0, to claim the inaugural title.[1]